For more than 20 years. I’ve been ordering Chinese food from the very same place. When I was a student, I used to run into “our” little Chinese take-out place with my then SassyBoyfriend with the change we found in the couch cushions and order a Dinner For One and an extra side […]

You’ve heard me talk about it before, it’s the Freddoccino at Coffee Culture Cafe & Eatery! A perfect drink for summer, a rich shot of espresso is blended with ice-cream, and topped with your choice of all natural syrups and sauces, and topped with whipped cream. Yummo! With summer just around the corner, so is the […]

Easter Bunnies, Easter Eggs, Easter Chocolates! Turkey dinner, side of ham and all the scrumptious desserts that come along with it. Oh yes, Easter has long had the tradition of being a time to indulge, and I can admit to loving every minute of it. When surrounded by family and friends, taking part in the cutest […]

Can you feel it? The air feels a little fresher, the breeze has a new crispness, the sun is shining a little brighter. I don’t want to jinx it; but is it possible that Spring has finally arrived? Yesterday I threw caution to the wind, opened up my windows, blew away the cobwebs and yes, […]

Earlier this month I escaped the suburbs, left the kids and the SassyHubby at home, and headed into Toronto for a girls night! Meeting the girls in the city, always a good idea. Our destination, the InterContinental Hotel Toronto Yorkville. Located in the very fashionable Yorkville area, this boutique style hotel is nestled in close […]

It’s a feeling that starts from within. At first it’s subtle. You stand a little taller, feel a little prouder for choosing a healthy snack and doing something for yourself. We all know this can be especially hard to do if you’re a Mom! Then you start to notice; instead of feeling crummy, bloated, dare […]

Spring is here and it time to indulge with a decadent new coffee at Coffee Culture! Introducing the Freddoccino! Coffee Culture is introducing the Freddoccino and I’m giving you the perfect excuse to go grab a friend and make a coffee date. Spring weather, cold beverage and a contest too? Perfection First up; what’s […]

I am a Bankers Daughter. In my house when it was time to pay the bills Dad made the long walk downstairs to his office with the burgandy leather chairs and antique desk, grabbed his cheque book and got it done. When Tax Season rolled around, it wasn’t much different. My sister and I just […]

*There is power in unplugging for a few days. *It takes a tween about 30 minutes to spend $10.00 at a souvenir shop. Decisions are hard when there is so much pretty to pick from. *Nothing truly costs a dollar at the dollar store, even in cottage country. *I will eat chocolate covered almonds until […]

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was March Break. Social Media feeds were, and still are, full of pictures of your beautiful friends boarding cruise ships off to exotic ports of call, walking white sand beaches, and toasting each other around roaring fires at fancy ski lodges. You […]

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I'm often amazed and confused by the bizarre happenings behind the closed and competitive doors of the typical suburban home. The following is a place to share my thoughts and reflections on daily life as I try to navigate this crazy and wonderful world.